There’s no secret formula to success.
People often ask me—new advisors, conference attendees—how I got to where I am today. The truth? I just put in the hours.
Tom Brady is my favourite athlete, not because he was the most naturally gifted, but because he outworked everyone. He didn’t enter the NFL with much hype, but he became the winningest player in league history by doing what others weren’t willing to do.
There’s a famous story that sums up his mindset.
When Rodney Harrison joined the Patriots in 2003, he wanted to make a strong impression. He showed up at 6:30 AM for offseason training, thinking he’d be the first one in. But Brady was already there—drenched in sweat, workout done.
The next day: 6:00 AM. Still not first.
Then 5:45. 5:30. Even 5:00 AM. Brady still beat him.
Eventually, Harrison gave up and asked, “What time do you get here?”
Brady just smiled and said, “I don’t know… I just like being the first one in.”
That story became legend in NFL circles. Because even as a Super Bowl MVP, Brady still trained like a rookie fighting for a roster spot.
I’m not saying you need to work like me to become me. But if you’re aiming for the same destination, you need to put in the same kind of effort.
Since I started in financial services, I’ve written 3,500 to 4,000 Facebook posts on personal finance. If you’ve written only 20 or 30 and are wondering why no one’s reaching out—there’s your answer.
I’ve invested over 10,000 hours sharpening my financial planning skills—and I still prep for every client meeting. I never walk in without reviewing their file.
I still attend our firm’s weekly meetings and coaching sessions, even when I don’t have to. Because there’s always something new to learn—or share.
There’s a lot I technically don’t have to do anymore. But I still do all of it—because it matters. Because it sets the example for aspiring financial planners at Wealth Vantage Advisory – WVA and across the industry.
Success isn’t magic. It’s discipline. It’s consistency. It’s staying hungry, even after you’ve already had some wins.
If you’re not getting the results you want, the answer might be simple:
You probably just need to put in more effort.
“To be successful at anything, the truth is you don’t have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren’t: consistent, determined, and willing to work for it.” – Tom Brady
There’s no secret formula to success.
People often ask me—new advisors, conference attendees—how I got to where I am today. The truth? I just put in the hours.
Tom Brady is my favourite athlete, not because he was the most naturally gifted, but because he outworked everyone. He didn’t enter the NFL with much hype, but he became the winningest player in league history by doing what others weren’t willing to do.
There’s a famous story that sums up his mindset.
When Rodney Harrison joined the Patriots in 2003, he wanted to make a strong impression. He showed up at 6:30 AM for offseason training, thinking he’d be the first one in. But Brady was already there—drenched in sweat, workout done.
The next day: 6:00 AM. Still not first.
Then 5:45. 5:30. Even 5:00 AM. Brady still beat him.
Eventually, Harrison gave up and asked, “What time do you get here?”
Brady just smiled and said, “I don’t know… I just like being the first one in.”
That story became legend in NFL circles. Because even as a Super Bowl MVP, Brady still trained like a rookie fighting for a roster spot.
I’m not saying you need to work like me to become me. But if you’re aiming for the same destination, you need to put in the same kind of effort.
Since I started in financial services, I’ve written 3,500 to 4,000 Facebook posts on personal finance. If you’ve written only 20 or 30 and are wondering why no one’s reaching out—there’s your answer.
I’ve invested over 10,000 hours sharpening my financial planning skills—and I still prep for every client meeting. I never walk in without reviewing their file.
I still attend our firm’s weekly meetings and coaching sessions, even when I don’t have to. Because there’s always something new to learn—or share.
There’s a lot I technically don’t have to do anymore. But I still do all of it—because it matters. Because it sets the example for aspiring financial planners at Wealth Vantage Advisory – WVA and across the industry.
Success isn’t magic. It’s discipline. It’s consistency. It’s staying hungry, even after you’ve already had some wins.
If you’re not getting the results you want, the answer might be simple:
You probably just need to put in more effort.
